Today is a perfect day to slow down, reflect, and start thinking about what you want your running to look like in 2026. Today's newsletter is all about goal-setting—how to choose the right targets, understand realistic progress timelines, and use smart tools to guide your training as you head into the new year.
Our latest podcast:Our BIGGEST mailbag episode of 2025: Your questions, answered!
How to calculate maximum heart rate (without going all out to measure it!): If heart-rate training is part of your 2026 plans, here’s how to set your zones accurately and safely.
Running goals: 96 exciting goal ideas for your next training cycle: From first races to big stretch goals, find inspiration for what you want to chase next.
How long does it take to see results from running? A realistic look at how quickly fitness, speed, strength, and health improvements tend to show up.
🎥 Watch: how to run a sub-4-hour marathon: I break down the training, pacing, fueling, and mindset you need to finally crack the four-hour barrier.
Happy running! 🏃🏻♀️⭐
Katelyn Tocci Managing Editor Head Coach
What’s A Good Marathon Time? Average Marathon Times By Age, Sex + Ability
What’s A Good Marathon Time? Average Marathon Times By Age, Sex + Ability
In our biggest mailbag episode of 2025, Michael Doyle, Alex Cyr, and Katelyn Tocci answer dozens of listener questions on training, fueling, mindset, gear, and marathon goals.
Topics include: running and weight fluctuation, fueling strategies, fasted running, Boston Qualifiers, sub-3 marathon planning, winter training, injury comebacks, shoe rotations, confidence before big races, strength training with injuries, and how life changes—like becoming a parent—impact training.
Whether you’re chasing a PB, training through winter, returning from injury, or figuring out your first marathon, this episode is packed with practical advice and honest conversations for runners at every level.
Christmas Day is the perfect moment to reflect and start dreaming about what you want your running to look like in the year ahead.
From fast 5Ks to big, bold ultramarathon goals, this guide is packed with inspiring ideas to help you set meaningful, motivating goals for 2026—and get excited about what’s next.
As you start thinking about new running goals for the year ahead, it helps to know what kind of progress is actually realistic and how quickly it can happen.
This guide breaks down how quickly runners tend to see improvements in fitness, speed, strength, and health, so you can set smarter, more motivating goals from day one.
If you’re planning to train by heart rate in the new year—or want to use HR data more intentionally with your current training—this guide breaks down the most reliable ways to determine your true max heart rate.
🏃♂️⏱️ Want to run a sub-4-hour marathon? You’re in the right place!
In this video, our expert coach Katelyn walks you through everything you need to know to break that 4-hour barrier — from training cycles and workouts to pacing strategies, fueling tips, and how to tell if this plan is right for you. 📈
So if you're ready to chase a new PR, this is your complete step-by-step guide to training smart, running strong, and reaching that sub-4-hour finish. 🔥
Ready to kick off the new year with a big running goal, but not sure where to start? 🏃♀️✨
Meet Katelyn, our UESCA-certified running coach with over a decade of experience guiding runners of all levels—whether you’re chasing your first 5K, aiming for a marathon time goal, or lining up for an ultra. The start of a new year is the perfect time to set a bold goal and build a smart plan to reach it. As a passionate ultra-runner herself, Katelyn understands the highs, lows, and everything in between. She’ll create a training plan tailored to you—your fitness, your schedule, and your ambitions. With unlimited messaging, ongoing feedback, and twice-monthly video check-ins, you’ll have the guidance and support to stay consistent all year long. Your next breakthrough starts now—let’s make this your strongest year yet. 💪🏼
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